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Ancient World Map - Mallet c1684
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Ancient World Map by Allain Manesson Mallet c1684 Maps by Maps by Mela, Posidonius & Ptolemy from 'Description de Univers'Copper plate engraved by Allain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683, French text edition 1684.
Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper
Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm)
Notes: It shows Maps by Mela, Posidonius & Ptolemy. This from Volume 1 of the French text edition published by Johann David Zunner 1684. The plates engraved for Zunner are close copies of the originals and still have French titles and names. A few are signed by there engravers: J.P. Aubrey, Johann J. Vogel and W.C. Daucher.